US Bridges

Pupy Crk RD Spr Dl over Puppy Creek

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 1 MI W Bethel Heights · Structure no. 000000000020887

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pupy Crk RD Spr Dl over Puppy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pupy Crk RD Spr Dl over Puppy Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 684 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPupy Crk RD Spr Dl
CrossesPuppy Creek
Location1 MI W Bethel Heights
RouteCity Street 46954
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.23429, -94.17498
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2018)
Projected traffic684 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$212,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pupy Crk RD Spr Dl over Puppy Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pupy Crk RD Spr Dl over Puppy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Pupy Crk RD Spr Dl over Puppy Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pupy Crk RD Spr Dl over Puppy Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Pupy Crk RD Spr Dl over Puppy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.